LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are programs which address the particular needs of these clients. Individuals who are LGBT can feel alone, misunderstood, and viewed as socially unwanted. This is often a very hard and painful existence, and leads many LGBT people to a lifestyle of drug abuse to numb this pain. Somebody who is LGBT might not exactly feel safe within a traditional treatment center amongst folks who aren't experiencing the same problems they are experiencing in their lives. A LGBT program offers an environment that is free of judgment, where LGBT clients can be totally comfortable and safe divulging to their peers and treatment counselors problems which must be resolved so that they can get better. Rehab counselors in a LGBT rehab can help clients repair relationships with their family members, in the event that their family disagree with their sexual preference as is generally the case. This situation is an extremely frequent trigger for abusing drugs, and is a good example of an issue that could be handled in treatment. LGBT clients often would like to be accepted in their lives, and treatment will help them accept themselves and create confidence in order to lead a healthy life free from drugs and alcohol.